Lindcott Armory Compare / .22 ARC vs .22 Nosler
Cartridge comparison
.22 ARC vs .22 Nosler
.22 ARC is faster (3,700 vs 3,350 fps); .22 ARC carries more energy (2,430 vs 1,369 ft·lb); .22 ARC recoils less.
.22 ARC →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–1000 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.22 Nosler →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–1000 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .22 ARC | .22 Nosler | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 2024 | 2017 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.224″ | 0.224″ |
| Case length | 1.521″ | 1.76″ |
| Velocity | 3,200–3,700 fps | 2,950–3,350 fps |
| Energy | 1,405–2,430 ft·lb | 1,064–1,369 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 52,000 psi | 55,000 psi |
| Recoil | 6–9 ft·lb | 7–10 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 600 yd | 400 yd |
FAQs
- Is .22 ARC faster than .22 Nosler?
- .22 ARC is faster — up to 3,700 fps versus 3,350 fps.
- Does .22 ARC hit harder than .22 Nosler?
- .22 ARC carries more muzzle energy (2,430 vs 1,369 ft·lb).